Level Platforms’ Dan Wensley Named CRN Channel Chief for Second Consecutive Year

Dan Wensley recognized as one of the most Influential Channel Executives in 2007

February 23, 2007

Ottawa, February 23, 2007 – LPI Level Platforms Inc., the industry leading managed services software that provides everything a managed services provider needs to remotely monitor and manage their end customers' IT networks through a single web based central dashboard, today announced that Dan Wensley, Vice President of Partner Development, has been named a Channel Chief by the CMP Channel Group’s CRN for the second consecutive year. CRN Channel Chiefs are recognized as influential executives who consistently defend, promote and execute effective channel partner programs and strategies.

Dan Wensley continues to grow Level Platforms’ Partner community of top tier solution providers ensuring that the combination of product, programs, training and personal support results in 100% Partner success in their adoption of managed services. Previously Dan served as VP Channel Development with Net Integration Technologies, where he spearheaded the rapid growth and adoption of NITIX. Prior to this he drove the channel initiatives for MCI WorldCom Canada launching the company’s first channel and vendor partnership program.

"Level Platforms has always appreciated a strong alliance with the channel, receiving 100% of our sales from our partners. We consistently work with our partners to provide them with all the support and tools they need to be able to succeed," said Dan Wensley, Vice President of Partner Development for LPI Level Platforms Inc. "To achieve this recognition from CRN for the second consecutive year is an honor, and Level Platforms will continue to focus our efforts on delivering outstanding support to our partners."

This is the fifth consecutive year that CRN has developed the Channel Chief list. Top Channel Chiefs were chosen based on criteria including policy and program innovations made during the past year, the amount of revenue their company generates through partners, their willingness to speak out publicly on behalf of the channel, and the number of years they have dedicated to channel activities.

"Effective channel executives consistently ensure that the Channel's voice is heard when strategic decisions are being made and continually nurture mutually profitable relationships," said Dan Dignam, publisher of CRN. "This year's winners are strong channel advocates and we applaud them for their successful partner programs and strategies."

About Level Platforms

Level Platforms is the leading provider of managed services software for IT solution providers servicing small and mid-sized end customers through its award winning remote monitoring and management software, Managed Workplace.

Managed Workplace provides everything a managed services provider needs to remotely monitor and manage their end customers’ IT networks through a single web based central dashboard. The dashboard presents all customer site data including integrated performance and security monitoring, availability status, real-time alerting, graphical performance reporting, trouble ticketing, and asset inventory (hardware, software, network devices, and patches), monitoring of both local and hosted web sites as well as integrated patch management, remote control and scripting for service automation of routine tasks.

In addition to summarizing critical status information, the dashboard, provides immediate “drill-down” access to detailed information about any device or event.

Managed Workplace allows the solution provider to maintain high customer availability at a low cost while achieving long term, high margin recurring revenues and more responsive customer service. Comprehensive managed services training and personalized business coaching, combined with simple per site subscription pricing makes it easy for any solution provider to offer high-profit, customized managed services to end customers of any size. For more information, visit Level Platforms at www.levelplatforms.com.

About CMP Channel Group

CMP Channel Group is the one stop shop customers turn to in order to meet their global sales channel objectives from access to execution. Through use of its print products, which include CRN and VARBusiness, their accompanying websites, the broader ChannelWeb network, the Group's XChange worldwide face-to-face conferences and the Institute for Partner Education & Development (IPED), vendors are able to accelerate sales through the channel. CMP Channel Group provides a worldwide answer to advertising, branding and marketing services, lead generation, market intelligence, branded and custom events, education of solution providers and best practices for vendors.

About CRN

CRN provides solution providers and technology integrators with the crucial information and analysis they need to drive their company's sales. As an advocate for and voice of the IT channel, solution providers turn to CRN first for immediate information. With nearly 25 years of experience, CRN is the most trusted source for channel professionals. CRN can be found on the web at http://www.crn.com. 

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